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WHAT IS SKILL ? ‘A PREDETERMINED OBJECTIVE IS ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY WITH A MINIMUM OUTLAY OF ENERGY’. IN P.E. IT IS THE ABILITY TO PERFORM A TASK WITH CONTROL AND CONSISTENCY.

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What makes a skilful performer? Skilled performance: Skilled performance: Are coordinated & fluent, so that movements are linked, with no noticeable breaks. Are coordinated & fluent, so that movements are linked, with no noticeable breaks. Are controlled & consistent – the performer can repeat the task successfully time after time. Are controlled & consistent – the performer can repeat the task successfully time after time. Are aimed towards a goal, e.g. to make a pass to another player. Are aimed towards a goal, e.g. to make a pass to another player. May copy technical models. May copy technical models. Look good (are aesthetic & pleasing to watch), e.g. a high – level gymnastic routine. Look good (are aesthetic & pleasing to watch), e.g. a high – level gymnastic routine. Are efficient, i.e. performed with economical use of energy. Are efficient, i.e. performed with economical use of energy. A skilful performance has two elements: A skilful performance has two elements: A cognitive element, which requires thought before action A cognitive element, which requires thought before action A motor element, which requires control & efficient movement A motor element, which requires control & efficient movement

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Ability “Ability is something your born with” Abilities are qualities like speed, agility, co-ordination, flexibility, balance and reaction time. “Ability is something your born with” Abilities are qualities like speed, agility, co-ordination, flexibility, balance and reaction time. Some of us are born with stronger abilities than others. Some of us are born with stronger abilities than others. “ It is important to become skilful if you do not already have an ability”.. “ It is important to become skilful if you do not already have an ability”.. Note these are usually fitness components. Note these are usually fitness components.

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Ability Most sports require certain and mental abilities to perform well. Most sports require certain and mental abilities to perform well. Your ability can determine both the sport and the level at which it is played. Your ability can determine both the sport and the level at which it is played. Age and ability are interrelated, particularly activities where mental ability is important. Age and ability are interrelated, particularly activities where mental ability is important. Example – Orienteering Example – Orienteering

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1. David Beckham is a skilful footballer. What do we mean by this? 1. David Beckham is a skilful footballer. What do we mean by this? 2. Take one practical activity. List the abilities required to become skilful in this activity. 2. Take one practical activity. List the abilities required to become skilful in this activity. 3. Explain why a performer cannot become a very skilful performer without having ability. 3. Explain why a performer cannot become a very skilful performer without having ability.